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Conditions at Victoria Bay in June
June: Winter Keeps Rolling - Prime Time at Vic Bay
Welcome to the apex of Victoria Bay's surf year. June delivers the highest average swell of the season at 8.5ft (2.6m), a 12.2s average period that sits squarely in the powerful long-period class, and a 63% ideal wind frequency - the best of the year. NNW winds alone are 24% of the wind distribution, with NW at 11%, W at 10% and WNW at 9% pitching in to keep the bay razor sharp.
The swell direction mix is shifted toward the southwest: SW 25%, SSW 17%, S 7%, SSE 4%. The ESE-S preferred window is less abundant at 13%, but the sheer size and period of the southwest groundswell make up for it, wrapping down the point and producing heavy, organized sets in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range with bigger XXL pulses when the South Atlantic fronts align. Air temps average 14.3°C and water temps fall to 16.2°C - time for the proper winter rubber and a keen eye on the daily cold-front timing.
Average Spot conditions at Victoria Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Victoria Bay during June. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Victoria Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Victoria Bay for June. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Victoria Bay.